NewStarts signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes. PHOTO CAPTION: Margaret Richards, Operations Manager for NewStarts NewStarts is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only nationally accepted, multi-retailer gift card that can be spent exclusively in charity shops. […]
Eden Valley Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes. PHOTO CAPTION: Sheena Flavell, volunteer, Richard Jackson, the hospice’s Retail Manager and Muriel Little, volunteer ‘Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the […]
Discover July’s Sustainability Events Across the UK!
Welcome to The Charity Shop Gift Card’s blog, where we strive to promote sustainable living and inspire positive change within our communities. We wanted to create a place where you can hopefully find events happening near you that align with your interests and lifestyle! So, every month, we’ll be sharing a directory of sustainability-focused events […]
Shopping The Charity Shops – Successfully
Written By Sheryl Bolden If you’d have asked me if there would have been appetite for a blog like this a few years ago, I’d have said it was unlikely, but a global pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis have altered the retail landscape, coupled with the continued negative environmental impact that the fashion industry creates, […]
Celebrating Charity Shop Volunteers
As Volunteer Week begins, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the remarkable individuals who selflessly donate their time and energy to support charity shops. These unsung heroes, known as charity shop volunteers, play a pivotal role in making a positive difference within their communities. Their dedication and commitment transform charity shops into […]
Shop Sustainably This Earth Day and Beyond
Written by Mutiat Akamo Since 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event held on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. On this Earth Day, it is estimated that over one million people around the globe are participating in events aimed at changing human behaviour and policies on a global, national, and local […]
I got it from my Mama
Charity shopping might be more popular than ever but it’s certainly nothing new. Many of us will have accompanied our mums on regular trips to the charity shops when we were younger and for our Mother’s Day blog we celebrate those thrifty mums amongst us. Starting off with our co-founders Lottie and Sarah whose mums […]
All Aboard signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
In the photo are Alan Haynes, CEO and Danie Petrou, Head of Retail at All Aboard Charity Shops. The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes. All Aboard is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only […]
Derian House Children’s Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
Featured in photo: Shirley Parkinson, Shop Manager and Lesley Johnson, volunteer at Derian House’s Chorley shop. The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes. Derian House Children’s Hospice is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only […]
Dove House Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
Featured in Photo: Craig Esders, Retail Distribution Centre Manager and Vicki Pyrah, Online Sales Manager. The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes. Hull based Dove House Hospice is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only […]
